Section 80 D (Deduction in case of Premium of mediclaim policy)
Deduction is allowed only to an individual & HUF in case of payment of premium towards a mediclaim policy and payment should be made otherwise then in cash.
Deduction is allowed equal to the amount of premium paid but maximum RS 15000 for self, spouse and dependant children.But if premium has been made for a senior citizen, additional deduction is allowed upto RS 5000.
If the assesse has taken a policy in the name of parents whether dependant or independant ,deduction shall be allowed to extent of Rs 15000 and in case of senior citizen, additional deduction is allowed upto Rs 5000.
Example: Mr X has paid premium of mediclaim policy by cheque with particulars as given below
Mr X------------------------ RS 7000
Mrs X---------------------- RS 6000
Dependent Son-------- RS 4000
Dependant Daughter---- Rs 3000
Father of Mr X---------------Rs 10000
Mother of Mr X--------------Rs 7000
Total Deduction =30000
And if Father , mother & Mr X is senior citizen, in this case deduction allowed shall be Rs 37000